Johnson’s England U20s bow out in semi-finals
England led 24-14 at half-time but ultimately fell 52-31 against a powerful French outfit, with Johnson slotting three conversions and one penalty.
England will now meet South Africa in the third-place play-off on Friday.
The game at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town kicks off at 4.30pm UK time and is being shown live on the World Rugby website.